Maran to step down from the Union Cabinet

CHENNAI: The DMK on Sunday decided to withdraw IT and Communication Minister Dayanidhi Maran from the Union Cabinet for violating party discipline and bringing defame to it.

A resolution adopted by the Administrative Committee asked the party President M Karunanidhi and General Secretary K Anbazhagan to take immediate and appropriate steps for this.

The resolution also asked the party leadership to issue a show cause notice to Maran for his "recent activities" and
violation of party discipline. After getting his explanation, a decision on his continuance in the party, including its primary membership, would be taken.

Chief Minister Karunanidhi presided over the meeting after which the resolution was released by a party functionary.

The usual press briefing after such meetings was dispensed with.